We wanted to let you know about some updates. First, check out our catalog page where we have placed a cool payplay widget for downloading our new CD R.S.V.P.. Payplay is a real hip place to buy your downloads because you can earn karma points. You can also review our tracks through payplay, just go to our fanpage and log into payplay. There are some exciting new performance possibilities for this summer, we'll fill you in as details unfold. It's been a while since we posted any news. Well, the girls have been doing what all teenage girls do once September rolls around, concentrating on high school. Recently the girls have begun rehearsals for the 2008 summer tour. Fans can look forward to a revamped set list, including "I Can't Stay Mad At You" originally by Skeeter Davis, and "Should I Cry" by Jackie DeShannon. There is talk about bringing more musicians on stage this year, including a string ensemble and bringing back a percussionist. You spoke, we listened! People wanted to know more about the IT'S MY PARTY! girls. Check out our new and improved fanpage for more information, a chance to take a survey, or to vote for your favorite song. Thanks to David Bash for inviting us, and to those of you who attended our International Pop Overthrow performance in New York City at the Baggott Inn. Check our photos link as we have updated the page with shots from the performance. Our CD R.S.V.P. is now available at itunes, follow the link below to download the entire CD and artwork or to select individual tracks.
Our final summer performance in Honeoye, NY on August 31 was a success. Over 400 people attended the show on a perfect night. Thanks go out to Wendy and the rest of the committee for inviting us this year. Once again, CD sales of R.S.V.P. were brisk. The August 28 "Fairport Cruz Night" show sure was interesting. Usually we start at 6:30 and play until 8:00, however while our crew was setting up that afternoon; they learned that the organizers of the event added a dog drill team demonstration at 7:00 to the show. As planned, our very talented soundman, Mike Zanche, kicked off the show at 6:00. Mike's on stage persona is Project Scooby, an all original venture. We made a quick decision to have Project Scooby play for about forty-five minutes, instead of the originally planned twenty-minute set, filling the void before the dog team exhibition. At seven O'clock, the dog drill team from Rochester, NY went through its routine. The dogs were great, adding a new favor to the night, and after all, spontaneous events such as these are what make for a good story down the road. We began around seven-thirty and played until nine O'clock. It seemed to all work out well in the end, what a night, and crowd. Fairport has been so very receptive to us, and this show was no exception. Thanks to all of you who attended and to those who purchased our CD; see you next year! Thank you Doug "The Pooch" Pucci, host of "Hopes and Dreams," at WLGZ-Legends 990AM for spinning "Silhouettes." Thank you DJ Stu, host of "The Pop Shoppe," at Top Shelf Oldies for the generous forty-five minute interview with IT'S MY PARTY! Three of the musicians in Sophisticated Boom Boom, It's My Party's backing band, went to the Marshfield Fair, in Marshfield Massachusetts, on August 18. Hosts Ed and George of WATD's Yesterday's Memories assembled a solid line up of artists. The Wing-it Band, the backing ensemble for all of the acts, kicked off the show with a solid performance. Torri, a local high school girl, belted out several great tunes, including "You Baby," originally done by the Turtles. Next up were the Tutti-Fruitties, a girl group similar to IT'S MY PARTY!, these teens gave a strong performance, which included a show-stopping rendition of "Thank You and Goodnight," originally performed by The Angels. Next to perform were our producer's favorite girl group, The Pixies Three. The choreography was tight, and so were the harmonies. "442 Glenwood Avenue," "Gee," and "Birthday Party" rocked. The show concluded with the Boston local, Freddy "Boom, Boom" Cannon. It's Available! The new full-length CD from IT'S MY PARTY!
What fantastic back-to-back nights the group had at Fairport's Kennelly Park Gazebo and Canandaigua's Commons Park. According to the Canandaigua officials, it was their largest crowd of the year. We appreciate all of you who purchased a copy of R.S.V.P. at these shows, enjoy! Something funny happened at our first 2007 performance on June 2, the drumset actually toppled over during the penultimate song of the night. It was a awkward moment as the drummer struggled to right the kit for the final song, while the girls did their best to stall for time. If you have seen the movie That Thing You Do!, The Wonders had a similar experience when they played in Pittsburgh. One story to pass along about a particular recording session for the new CD. It was on January 16, during the recording of vocals when the studio experienced a power failure. Every one remained calm, and cell phones were impressed into service as flashlights. The power came back on quickly; we found out later that evening that the power loss was due to a train derailment about two miles from the recording studio. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident. IT'S MY PARTY! music is receiving airplay on the Dallas/Fort Worth radio station How about dropping the IT'S MY PARTY! girls some E-MAIL. Our E-mail page affords a chance for you, our fan, to add your input. You may cast your vote for a song you'd like the group to cover on its upcoming CD, and enter the NEW trivia contest too! We have a winner of the trivia question posted on the E-MAIL page on August 19, 2005. Stay tuned for a new question! Copyright © 1985 - 2008 It's My Party! All Rights Reserved. |
